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The Qutub Minar, a minaret from the 12th century first built by the rulers of the Delhi Sultanate.

 

The sea of people in the Delhi subway.
A Moment of Prayer

 

A portrait of the Jama Masjid in Delhi.
The portal between tranquility and cacophony.

 

The organized chaos of Chandni Chowk, one of the oldest markets in Delhi.
Portrait of an Auto Rickshaw Driver.

 

The opulence of Humayun’s Tomb in Delhi.
The spices that attracted empires.

 

The sun sets on Delhi.
A large cauldron of delicious soup.

 

There will always be a bit of the Taj that stays inside your heart.
Meticulously carved pietra dura on the Taj Mahal, an art that exists to this day.

 

Longing: The view from Agra Fort, where Shah Jahan the builder of the Taj Mahal spent the last days of his life under house arrest gazing in solitude at the magnificent mausoleum he spent a fortune to build for his deceased wife.
A curious couple.

 

The palace of Fatehpur Sikri, which served as capital of the Mughal Empire for a brief period of time.
A mahout ascending the steep incline to Amer Fort.

 

Fertile fields for grazing.
A little music to soothe the soul.

 

Morning in the streets of Varanasi
Herbal medicine on the side of the streets.

 

A Call to the Faithful.
The Holy Man

 

The wise man of Varanasi.
A man and his son

 

Walking through the narrow alleys of Varanasi.
A moment of celebration and love.

 

Profile of an Indian Mother
Leading the blind to the banks of the Ganges.

 

Chanting and prayers.
A moment of reflection.

 

Descending the ghats of Varanasi.
Grace and peace

 

The evening Aarti ceremony on the banks of the Ganges.
A moment of serenity and reflection

 

Lighting the candles at the sunrise ceremonies in Varanasi.
The daily sunrise ritual in Varanasi.

 

The sun rises on Varanasi
The Prayer

 

The famous ghats of Varanasi.
The hectic everyday life at Chhatrapati Shivaji Train Station in Mumbai, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and remnant of the British colonial era.

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